The Vacancy
We’re looking for a dedicated early years professional to join our amazing team at The Sheffield Nursery!
We’re a friendly, close-knit team, and the ideal environment to build long-term success and take your childcare career further.
We’re looking for somebody who’s passionate about providing the best level of care possible, and genuinely excited about creating amazing learning environments.
The role of Nursery Practitioner is ideal if you:
1. Want to work in a successful childcare service with a quality team and supportive management, rated as good by Ofsted
2. Want to take your career further with amazing development opportunities, including internal training days, local authority training, courses through the national college's scheme, seminars & webinars, and 1-1’s to help grow your skills & build your resume
Day-to-day you will be responsible for:
3. Assisting in the day-to-day operations of the nursery and ensuring a high standard of care is provided
4. Showing genuine care for the children and contributing to the planning and development of activities
5. Creating an educationally stimulating environment in accordance with Every Child Matters and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
6. Maintaining an interest in our children & families, being aware of any additional needs, family cultural requirements and medical histories
7. Maintaining records as required by Ofsted Registration
After your first year with us, success would look like:
8. You have built trusting relationships with our children, families & other members of staff
9. You have helped deliver our nursery ethos and provided the highest standards of care
10. You have been adaptable and able to work autonomously
We're open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:
11. Hold a recognised Childcare qualification
12. Show initiative and be able to work proactively
13. Be excited to bring fresh ideas to the table and try new ways of working
14. Be able to challenge practices and work with managers to help us to constantly improve our service
We also offer outstanding pension, benefits & annual leave packages
Apply now if you're looking to join a healthy work culture made up of talented people who celebrate each other's success while embracing each other's differences.